as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte
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Recent Examples of forte
Generating pressure is Von Miller’s forte.
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Along with premium denim, which was Ron Herman’s forte, T-shirts became a primary category for the retailer, thanks to Carol Herman.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
But setting the edge wasn’t Robinson’s forte at Maryland or Penn State.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Confrontation may not be your forte, but something’s gotta give.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Along with premium denim, which was Ron Herman’s forte, T-shirts became a primary category for the retailer, thanks to Carol Herman.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
But setting the edge wasn’t Robinson’s forte at Maryland or Penn State.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Confrontation may not be your forte, but something’s gotta give.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for forte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forte
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The event will feature pavilions representing 56 states and territories, specialty exhibits and classic fair attractions.
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While the Downtown Disney launch menu will focus on lumpia, the Big Boi cart may offer a few additional specialty items from time to time.
Noun
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The best of two restaurants is the fine-dining Bombay Brasserie, modeled on its London namesake, focusing on regional Indian specialities carefully matched to local wines.
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In 2023, the NHL banned the use of pride tape, along with pride jerseys and other speciality jerseys worn during games and warmup.
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“Forte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forte. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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